Burton Street Elementary School vs Wave Preparatory Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 312 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Street Elementary School
Cazenovia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
484 students
Wave Preparatory Elementary School
Far Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
| Measure | Burton Street Elementary School Cazenovia, New York | Wave Preparatory Elementary School Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #573 of 2,536 | #1278 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8759 of 50,301 | #23075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 484 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Cazenovia | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burton Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 53.0).
- •Burton Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Wave Preparatory Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Burton Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 89%).
- •Burton Street Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.3).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burton Street Elementary School better than Wave Preparatory Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Burton Street Elementary School ranks higher (73.7 vs 53.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burton Street Elementary School and Wave Preparatory Elementary School?
About 312 km in a straight line, between Cazenovia and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton Street Elementary School: 484. Wave Preparatory Elementary School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton Street Elementary School and Wave Preparatory Elementary School rank in New York?
Burton Street Elementary School is 573rd of 2,536 and Wave Preparatory Elementary School is 1278th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).